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Cananea

Cananea is a town in Cananea district, Sonora, Mexico of about 31,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 churches and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Montezuma Canyon, Coronado Cave and Coronado National Memorial.

30.9870° N, 110.2906° WPop. 31,560

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km31
Must-see21
Notable239
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Montezuma Canyon, viewpoint near Cananea
Must-see

Montezuma Canyon

Viewpoint · 50 km · Cochise

Must-see

Coronado Cave

Cave · 51 km · Cochise

Coronado National Memorial, monument near Cananea
Must-see

Coronado National Memorial

Monument · 51 km · Cochise

Places near Cananea by type

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One day from Cananea

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:33 pm

102 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cananea
  2. Cañada Anchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Puerto Figueroaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cañada El Pinosoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cañada El Palmillarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro El Caroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cananea
Today’s loopCananeaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cananea?

Cerro El Caro (viewpoint, about 11 km), Puerto Figueroa (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cañada Ancha (viewpoint, about 18 km), Cañada El Pinoso (viewpoint, about 24 km), Cañada El Palmillar (viewpoint, about 25 km), Cerro El Jumate (viewpoint, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cananea?

31 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 fort.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cananea?

Cerro El Caro, about 11 km by road; Puerto Figueroa (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Cananea?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 71 km by road; Thunder Mountain Community Church (72 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cananea?

Start in Cananea, visit Cañada Ancha, then Puerto Figueroa, then Cañada El Pinoso, then Cañada El Palmillar, then Cerro El Caro, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.